Doing · part 3 — committing

Talk about deciding to commit to a hobby fully.

趣味に本気で打ちこむ決意を話せるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'm thinking of committing to ~
I want to take it to the next level
I'm in it for the long haul
I'm making it a priority

Example conversation

AYou've really improved at climbing.
BThanks! I'm thinking of committing to it properly — maybe a coach.
ATaking it to the next level, then?
BThat's the plan. I'm in it for the long haul now.
ALove that. What changed?
BI realized I want to be great, not just good. So I'm making it a priority.

In context

I've reached a point with climbing where I want to commit properly. For a while it was a casual thing, but I've realized I want to take it to the next level — maybe hire a coach and enter a competition. I'm in it for the long haul now, and I'm making it a genuine priority, not just a thing I do when I have time. There's something powerful about deciding to go all in. What hobby would you commit to fully?

When to use it · practice

Drew notices your progress. Say you're thinking of committing.
Drewがあなたの上達に気づきます。「本気で打ちこむつもり」と言いましょう。
Show your dedication. Say you're in it for the long haul.
本気度を示しましょう。「長く続けるつもり」と言いましょう。
Explain the shift. Say you're making it a priority.
変化を説明しましょう。「優先事項にする」と言いましょう。

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